thumb|right|upright=1.3|200px|A pile of berbere

Berbere ( bärbäre, bärbärä) is a spice mixture whose constituent elements usually include chili peppers, coriander, garlic, ginger, Ethiopian holy basil (besobela) seeds, korarima, rue, ajwain or radhuni, nigella, and fenugreek. It is a key ingredient in the cuisines of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Berbere also refers to chili pepper itself.

See also

  • Mitmita, another Ethiopian spice mixture
  • Awaze, Ethiopian spice paste
  • Piri piri
  • List of Ethiopian dishes and foods

References

  • Berbere recipe from RecipeLand.com
  • Image of packaged berbere